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ZAOOMADOa From the Publisher and staff of 2005 E-TON Beamer II Rockwood * 856 2222 has a new postmaster. See Page 21. Santa got lots of letters from Acton area chil- dren. See page 19 for a few samples. ) Rockwood post office) Your Hometown Ne Newstand Price 40¢ +GSTF wspaper 336 Guelph St. Georgetown 905-877-0149 Poe AGAR Churches celebrate birth of Jesus LP: The 'Acton Christmas Rane Committee packed 70 hampers of food for needy Acton and area families last Friday. The committee, comprised of the Lakeside Chapter of the IODE, Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Rotary Club, reach out each year to those who may need help over the Christmas season. Shown here packing Hampers are Joyce Sprowl and Ernestine Foster of the [ODE and Kathy Christmas as told by Luke is on Page 8. MP Mike Chong got an early Christmas present this year. See Page 32. i The real story of that first 357 Queen St., Acton 519-853-0200, info@achillesmazda.ca Our Dealership is not the Biggest. Our goal is to be the Best! Sanford of St: Vincent de Paul. Rotary Club members delivered hampers on Saturday. Spreading good cheer at luncheon There is no need for anyone in Acton to eat alone this Christmas Day because a mountain of donated food will be cooked and served by volunteer "elves" who will take some holiday joy from making sure no one is hungry, or lonely, on Saturday. For the second year in a row, a small group of locals will host the free Christ- mas luncheon. This year, it will be served at the Christian Reformed Church at 2 p.m. The idea for the luncheon came from Acton's Ann Adema who said she was looking for something for meaningful to the holiday than just "eating a lot of food and opening presents." "The idea of it wasn't so much that our guests wouldn't go hungry, but more so that they would get together with other wzda6 Sport Wagon in vPoweriul 301 8 Gyinder v Traction Control v Power Windows v Power Locks / Keyless Entry v Power Heated Mirrors v Cruise Control v 17" Alloy Wheels v Air Condition v Power Driver's Seat v Engine immobilizer v AM/FM CD Stereo v TiltTelescopic Steering v 1712L of Cargo Capacity v 4 Wheel Disc Brakes v ABS Brakes v Fog Lights . w Automatic Transmission v ...PLUS Much More charges extra. Limitéd quantities available. Offers availabe from December 2, 2 people -- the fellowship is the main fo- cus and what we are trying to provide," Adema said on Sunday, adding they served 50 people last year and hope to draw more this year. ' She said the response from the com- munity this year has been "crazy" with generous donations of-cash and food and volunteers ready to decorate the hall, Continued on page 2 Finance From: (00M ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM : presents too!!! Services on Christmas Eve and Day By FRANCES NIBLOCK The New Tanner Flickering candlelight and joyful music will fill most of Acton churches as they cel- ebrate Christmas this holiday season. With rich tradition and heartfelt prayers, congrega- tions will celebrate the birth _ of Christ and revel in the fel- lowship of man with special celebrations and services. = Bethel Christian Re- formed Church holds a Christmas Day morning ser- vice at 10 a.m., and a regular worship service on Boxing Day. = Churchill Community Church is holding a Christ- mas Eve family service at 8 p.m., that includes light- ing the Christ Candle at the end of the Advent Wreath ceremony. There will be a regular service at 11 a.m. on Boxing Day. = At the newly renamed Evangel Family Church -- formerly Evangel Pentecostal Tabernacle -- there will be a candlelight family service featuring Christmas carols and a children's story at 7 p-m. on Christmas Eve. There will be a regular family wor- ship on Sunday (December 26) at 10:30 a.m. . Knox Presbyterian Church's Christmas Eve ser- vice at 7:30 p.m. is a family service featuring Christmas music. There will be a Com- munion service at 10:30 a.m. Continued on page 2 é Lease From: 0% .°238.. 48 Mos. 48 Mos. Plus $0 Payments sieseide boule for 90 Days Includes Freight/PDE 'Advertised model G6SZ84 ABOO. 20,000 km per year mileage allowance applies; i exceeded, addtional 8e per km apples. 25,000 km leases also available. License, insurance, security registration, taxes ard other dealer fora imted time only. Lease and Finance 0.A.C. for quaified customers only. Call ACHILLES MAZDA for details.